Riverwalk Academy

5750 Mount Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC 29732

Charter School 755 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Riverwalk Academy, located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on a "back-to-basics" academic approach, emphasizing strong foundational skills in core subjects while fostering a disciplined and structured learning environment. Their curriculum is designed to prepare students for college and career success by integrating rigorous academic standards with a focus on character development and community involvement.

Beyond the classroom, Riverwalk Academy promotes a holistic educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, sports programs, and clubs that encourage student engagement. By maintaining a smaller school setting, the institution prioritizes close relationships between teachers, students, and families, aiming to create a collaborative culture where every student is known and supported. The school is centrally positioned in the Rock Hill area, acting as an alternative educational choice for families seeking a personalized, standards-driven public school experience.

755

Total Students

62.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverwalk Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	567
Hispanic	60
Black	73
Asian	7
Two or More	42
American Indian	6

White
567 (75.1%)
Black
73 (9.7%)
Hispanic
60 (7.9%)
Two or More
42 (5.6%)
Asian
7 (0.9%)
American Indian
6 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SC Public Charter School District
Phone:	(803)327-8400
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	755
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 71

Grade 9 41

Grade 10 57